However in a country with limited internet connectivity outside of the main cities, can digital democracy actually achieve positive change for Peruvians? Ford is optimistic – “every year more Peruvians have access to the internet. Broadband has expanded all over the country so there is a need to work with citizens to teach them the benefits of responsible use of the internet. Through this we can strengthen the quality of our democracy by enabling more civic participation, accountability of public institutions, social inclusion, diversity in content, flow of knowledge and above all empowerment of citizens.”